CCBC Member Meeting on the Tax Implications of the P.R.C Company Law 2023 Revision Recap CCBC Member Meeting on the Tax Implications of the P.R.C Company Law 2023 Revision Recap CCBC organized a member event dedicated to the tax implications of the P.R.C Company Law 2023 Revision in partnership with Bank of Communications and Acadia Advisory Group on July 10, 2024. Member organizations, including Cirque du Soleil, Linamar and Canfor, joined the session. Jack Wu, founding partner of Acadia Advisory Group, led the discussion on the tax implications of the new law. The economist from Bank of Co ..read more

Canada Day Classic 2024 Recap & Photos Canada Day Classic 2024 Recap & Photos   Despite the Beijing heat, it was another terrific year out on the links for the 5th Annual Canada Day Classic! Forty-one golfers from the Canadian community came together on July 1st in Beijing for a four-person scramble, chasing fabulous prizes made possible by our Title Sponsor, Silvercorp Metals Inc., and a grand prize of a round-trip ticket sponsored by Air Canada.   We wheeled around the course in style thanks to powercarts provided by WPIC Marketing + Technologies, and enjoyed plenty of r ..read more

Technology Research and Canada-China Business: How Recent Policy Changes Impact CCBC Members Recap & Photos Technology Research and Canada-China Business: How Recent Policy Changes Impact CCBC Members Recap & Photos On June 26, 2024, CCBC hosted an online session on Canada’s science, technology, and innovation activities with China, highlighting the Government of Canada’s recent policy announcement on sensitive technology research and affiliations of concern. The event explored how this policy influenced decisions in academia and other sectors engaged in research. Attendees heard fro ..read more

The New Era of Chinese Manufacturing: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Strategy Explore Duviter’s latest white paper, The New Era of Chinese Manufacturing: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Strategy, supported by CCBC, for an in-depth look at China’s meteoric rise. This comprehensive report uncovers the key factors driving China’s success and outlines its future prospects. Learn about China’s investments in research and development, its commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies, and its strategic shift from mass production to a quality-driven, innovative, and sustainab ..read more

Discover Endless Business Opportunities: China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) Promotion Conference in Toronto Recap & Photos Discover Endless Business Opportunities: China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) Promotion Conference in Toronto Recap & Photos The China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), recognized as China’s largest, oldest, and most represented trade fair and the world’s largest trading event, has been a cornerstone of international trade since its inception in 1957. Held biannually in Guangzhou, the fair has consistently attracted tens of thousands of buyers ..read more

Roundtable: Exploring the Evolving Landscape in the Greater China Markets Recap Roundtable: Exploring the Evolving Landscape in the Greater China Markets Recap The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) hosted an invite-only roundtable in Edmonton on May 8, featuring distinguished speakers Consul-General ZHAO Liying of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary and Philippe Rheault, Director, The China Institute at the University of Alberta. Madam Zhao provided crucial updates on Canada-China relations, offering insights from the recent “Two Sessions,” while Mr. Rheault discussed potential pat ..read more

CCBC 2024 Education Forum: Challenges & Opportunities Recap & Photos CCBC 2024 Education Forum: Challenges & Opportunities Recap & Photos With the recent announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding study permit application caps, provincial attestation letter (PAL) processes and exemptions, and other measures affecting post-graduate work permits and spousal work permit eligibility, Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) are facing new challenges in international exchange and student recruitment.   In a session in Toronto on Ap ..read more

CCBC 2024 Member Outreach to the Greater Bay Area Recap & Photos CCBC 2024 Member Outreach to the Greater Bay Area Recap & Photos Thanks to the support of BMO, CPKC, and Air Canada (and the consummate arrangements by CCBC Shanghai director Edward Dai), 17 member representatives from a range of sectors and company sizes joined me to explore three cities in the Greater Bay Area from April 13-17. Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The full schedule can be found at this link. My goal in leading this trip was to learn more about the evolution of this mega-region (which compares itself to ..read more

Expanding Market and Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Recap Expanding Market and Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Recap Comprising Hong Kong, Macao, and nine municipalities of China’s Guangdong Province, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is poised to become the new economic powerhouse for China and the world. With a staggering population of over 80 million and a GDP surpassing US$2,000 billion, the GBA offers an unrivaled concentration of innovative ..read more

Networking Lunch with CCBC Board of Directors in Vancouver Recap & Photos Networking Lunch with CCBC Board of Directors in Vancouver Recap & Photos An exclusive networking lunch was hosted by CCBC on March 25, 2024, in Vancouver, offering CCBC members and guests a rare opportunity to connect with members of CCBC’s Board of Directors, including Chairman Olivier Desmarais, President Graham Shantz, Vice-Chair Hon. Martin Cauchon, Vice-Chair David Fung, and Executive Director & COO Sarah Kutulakos, as they visited Vancouver. Other board members in attendance included Paul Blom, Exec ..read more